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Bay Ridge Preparatory School

8101 Ridge Blvd. / 7420 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11209-0112 -

School Notes Overview:

The instant and continued success of the school has been based on an outstanding professional team with a flexible approach to education. Our faculty consists of a unique blend of teachers, educational and school psychologists, and professionals in their respective fields, coming together to create an environment that promotes both academic achievement and social maturity and growth. Our teaching strategies are based on the most recent advances in educational research, with a focus on teaching to the multiple intelligences. The educational sessions are rich with instruction, dialogue, group work, projects, and feedback. ...

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School Overview:

	Bay Ridge Preparatory School
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 12
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Year Founded	1998
County	Kings County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	325 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	15%	22%
Students by Grade
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 325 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	55 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	75%
Average Class Size	15
Number of AP Courses	7
Classroom dress code	Formal (Dress Code Required)
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	170 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Head of School	Charles Fasano, Ph.D.
Admissions Director	Wendy Freeburn
Sport
Total Sports Offered	8
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Flag Football	Soccer
	Softball	Tennis
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	17
	Extracurriculars
	Art	Band
	Basketball	Dance
	Drama/Theatre	Guitar Construction
	Hockey	Jazz Band
	Literary Journal	Martial Arts
	Music/Vocal Lessons	Newspaper
	Photography	Tennis
	Track	Volleyball
	Yearbook

School Notes:

One characteristic that parents find unique about Bay Ridge Prep is our willingness to look at each child as an individual. This child-centered approach helps to bring out a child's strengths, develop their weaknesses, and help the child develop a better understanding of themselves. This requires knowledge of child development, flexibility, and hard work on the part of the teachers and administration. It requires a more in-depth level of understanding of each child, and a willingness to meet each child's needs. The result of such an approach, however, is a more motivated student who becomes interested in learning, and excited about coming to school.
Given the amount of time a child spends in school each day, the school environment provides a great opportunity to influence children in a positive way. At Bay Ridge Prep, teachers are specially trained to cultivate emotional intelligence and a positive self-image. Through role modeling and discussion, students learn how to treat others with respect and learn multiple strategies for dealing with conflict.
We also have several programs to accommodate children with different learning styles. For children with specific learning disabilities, we have the Bridge Program. Because many students may be weak in one area and advanced in others, we have a mainstreaming component that allows students to excel in areas in which they are strong and receive help in areas that require support. For children who just need extra support, we have a Support Services program that assists students with the daily course work or focuses on specific skill deficits.
Profile last updated: 09/09/2008

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (11209)	School Zip (11209)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	69,840 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	41%	32%
Population Average Age	38 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$44,518	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.7 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	27% / 73%	41% / 59%